*sigh* I can relate on several of these struggles xo
I am reminded always James 1:2-4... take this opportunity to count it all joy. Most days I say "YES!" Then the other days I say... "I can't" and Jesus responds, "I already have." *happy tears* I am glad that I don't have to work so hard, basking in true rest is not always easy.
Your articles have been a balm to my soul. I am not alone in this struggle of my body and my role of a mother. Will this ever end I say to myself, my body at war with the role I have before me... that is so idolized. "Oh! Don't idolize motherhood, Daisie, don't." I tell myself, "Worship the LORD my God."
I completely understand, every day my broken body fails me. I have many many arthritic and autoimmune issues, as well as digestive issues, severe osteoporosis, and degenerative disc disease, my body fails me daily, it seems the more I try to do to keep up with the house, the further behind I get. Im in my 60s, and have been blessed with two beautiful precious grandchildren, with another on the way in October, and I am so sad that I cannot be as active with them as I had pictured when I pictured having grandchildren.. I know the Lord is my strength, and He sustains me daily, hourly, but lately Ive been struggling with being very down about my physical limitations.
I’m so sorry. It’s so painful when life doesn’t end up how we’d hoped and especially when it feels like our body is the reason why. We have a God who not only is our strength but also beckons us to bring our laments to him. You are free to weep over the loss of what you’d hoped being a grandma would look like. Hugs.❤️
Thank you so much for your response.. My first and foremost desire is to honor the Lord in all He calls me to do. And the older I get I guess the easier I get down about not seeing any fruit, my husband and grown children are not believers, my children grew up hearing the gospel , from me,, and in a bible preaching , teaching church, yet so far have rejected saving faith in Jesus Christ. Some days I get so discouraged about that, and then adding all the health issues on top of it, . But I have to live by faith not by sight, or exper ience, God is my refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. . Thank you for your response and faithful writing.
Oh, how I remember all of this, internal external, as a younger Mana with chronic illnesses and pain. This older Nana (with more chronic added) now can say…truly, completely, thankfully…His grace IS sufficient! A soft hug and prayer for you today. 🙏🏼❤️
*sigh* I can relate on several of these struggles xo
I am reminded always James 1:2-4... take this opportunity to count it all joy. Most days I say "YES!" Then the other days I say... "I can't" and Jesus responds, "I already have." *happy tears* I am glad that I don't have to work so hard, basking in true rest is not always easy.
Your articles have been a balm to my soul. I am not alone in this struggle of my body and my role of a mother. Will this ever end I say to myself, my body at war with the role I have before me... that is so idolized. "Oh! Don't idolize motherhood, Daisie, don't." I tell myself, "Worship the LORD my God."
I completely understand, every day my broken body fails me. I have many many arthritic and autoimmune issues, as well as digestive issues, severe osteoporosis, and degenerative disc disease, my body fails me daily, it seems the more I try to do to keep up with the house, the further behind I get. Im in my 60s, and have been blessed with two beautiful precious grandchildren, with another on the way in October, and I am so sad that I cannot be as active with them as I had pictured when I pictured having grandchildren.. I know the Lord is my strength, and He sustains me daily, hourly, but lately Ive been struggling with being very down about my physical limitations.
I’m so sorry. It’s so painful when life doesn’t end up how we’d hoped and especially when it feels like our body is the reason why. We have a God who not only is our strength but also beckons us to bring our laments to him. You are free to weep over the loss of what you’d hoped being a grandma would look like. Hugs.❤️
Thank you so much for your response.. My first and foremost desire is to honor the Lord in all He calls me to do. And the older I get I guess the easier I get down about not seeing any fruit, my husband and grown children are not believers, my children grew up hearing the gospel , from me,, and in a bible preaching , teaching church, yet so far have rejected saving faith in Jesus Christ. Some days I get so discouraged about that, and then adding all the health issues on top of it, . But I have to live by faith not by sight, or exper ience, God is my refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. . Thank you for your response and faithful writing.
Oh, how I remember all of this, internal external, as a younger Mana with chronic illnesses and pain. This older Nana (with more chronic added) now can say…truly, completely, thankfully…His grace IS sufficient! A soft hug and prayer for you today. 🙏🏼❤️
This encourages my heart. Thank you. ❤️
Right there with you, friend. I appreciate your courage to share these struggles, and your faithfulness to make our weaknesses point us to Christ.🙌🏽
I relate to so much of this ❤️